- Race
- Black or African American
18.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, Massachusetts
Black or African American
18.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, Massachusetts
2023
18.4% of 32 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Essex County, Massachusetts compared
How does Essex County, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?
Essex County, Massachusetts
18.4%
Massachusetts
18.5% (1% higher than Essex County, Massachusetts)
National average
20.8% (13% higher than Essex County, Massachusetts)
18.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, Massachusetts
Historical Timeline
18.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, Massachusetts historical data
2011 - 31.5%
The 2011 31.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 27.1%
The 2012 decrease to 27.1% from 2011 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 28.1%
The 2013 increase to 28.1% from 2012 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2014 - 30.5%
The 2014 increase to 30.5% from 2013 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.
2015 - 21.4%
The 2015 decrease to 21.4% from 2014 represents a -9.1% decrease YoY.
2016 - 21.4%
The 2016 decrease to 21.4% from 2015 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 16%
The 2017 decrease to 16% from 2016 represents a -5.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 20.1%
The 2018 increase to 20.1% from 2017 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 17.8%
The 2019 decrease to 17.8% from 2018 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 13.6%
The 2021 decrease to 13.6% from 2019 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 8.4%
The 2022 decrease to 8.4% from 2021 represents a -5.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 18.4%
The 2023 increase to 18.4% from 2022 represents a 10.0% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Essex County, Massachusetts Poverty dataset.